Ms. Marie Lamba
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency
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General
Marie Lamba
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency
245 Park Avenue, 39th Floor
New York, NY 10167
- Website:
- www.jdlit.com/
- Blog/Other:
- marielamba.com
- Twitter (X):
- @marielamba
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
No erotica.
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Historical
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Multicultural
Mystery
Picture Book
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Biography
Business/Finance
Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Food/Lifestyle
Gardening
Health/Fitness
History
Humor/Gift Book
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Parenting
Pets
Pop Culture
Relationship/Dating
Science/Technology
Self-Help
Travel
True Adventure/Crime
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Diane Adair
Tracey Baptiste
M.P. Barker
Susan Blackaby
Susan Coventry
Debbie Dadey
Gregory Frost
Miriam Glassman
Kit Grindstaff
Lee Harper
James Kristofic
Caroline Noonan
Claire Polders
Daniel Presley
Jon Price
Bette Anne Rieth
Erin Teagan
Richard Uhlig
Carmella Van Vleet
Harmony Verna
Yvette Ward-Horner
Angela Webb
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
AmberHerrel
11/09/2023 09:24 AM
Queried: 11/7/2023
Rejection: 11/9/2023 - polite rejection, "This isn't for me so I will have to pass"
Memoir: 53k
Rejection: 11/9/2023 - polite rejection, "This isn't for me so I will have to pass"
Memoir: 53k
writingbubbly
11/05/2023 07:41 AM
QM: 11/3/2023...after sending it I realized I spelled her name Maria not Marie. Might've gotten myself a pass because of that
FR: 11/5/2023. Can't help but worry it's because I spelled her name wrong, this was a referral too :(
FR: 11/5/2023. Can't help but worry it's because I spelled her name wrong, this was a referral too :(
tenelson65
10/31/2023 01:42 PM
QM: 10/31
FR: 10/31
YA Historical fiction 79k words
I'm trying my best not to take it personally, but this ish can be demoralizing.
Dear ____,
Thanks so much for querying me about ________. This isn't right for me, so I will have to pass. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with finding a home for your work.
Sincerely,
Marie
FR: 10/31
YA Historical fiction 79k words
I'm trying my best not to take it personally, but this ish can be demoralizing.
Dear ____,
Thanks so much for querying me about ________. This isn't right for me, so I will have to pass. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with finding a home for your work.
Sincerely,
Marie
KT5245
09/24/2023 09:28 AM
Ms. Lamba's Query Manager form rejected my MG book after eight weeks.
Query Reply from
Marie Lamba
[TITLE OF WORK]
(This E-Mail address is not monitored. Please do not reply to this E-Mail. Your message will not be read.)
Dear [FIRST NAME] [MIDDLE INITIAL]:
Thanks so much for querying me about [TITLE OF WORK]. This isn't right for me, so I will have to pass. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with finding a home for your work.
Sincerely,
Marie
Query Reply from
Marie Lamba
[TITLE OF WORK]
(This E-Mail address is not monitored. Please do not reply to this E-Mail. Your message will not be read.)
Dear [FIRST NAME] [MIDDLE INITIAL]:
Thanks so much for querying me about [TITLE OF WORK]. This isn't right for me, so I will have to pass. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with finding a home for your work.
Sincerely,
Marie
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 02/15/2021 - Open to queries.
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FR: 11/30
Upmarket women's fiction 65k - I queried her based on her interest in women's fiction. According to her bio she doesn't want thrillers. My novel is fairly suspenseful, so I was wary when I sent the query. I appreciate the quick response.
Thanks so much for querying me about [Title]. This isn't right for me, so I will have to pass. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with finding a home for your work.